Evansville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1:35, Indiana State Police, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force responded to the Howard Johnson Hotel located at 1101 North Green River Road to arrest Scott J. Bond, 42, of Evansville. Bond was wanted on an active Vanderburgh County felony warrant for Dealing Methamphetamine. Officers had received information that Bond was staying at the hotel.

When officers knocked on the hotel room door Bond attempted to escape through a bathroom window. He was arrested just outside the hotel room without further incident. Bond’s 18-year-old daughter, Gabrielle Bond, was located inside the hotel room.

A search of the hotel room and his vehicle revealed several baggies containing approximately 54 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances, three handguns, two rifles, ammunition and $482 cash. Scott Bond and Gabrielle Bond were taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where they are currently being held without bond.

Arrested and Charges:

Scott J. Bond, 42, Evansville, IN

Dealing Methamphetamine over 10 grams

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felony

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance

Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of Paraphernalia

Possession of Altered Handgun

Resisting Law Enforcement

Visiting a Common Nuisance

Gabrielle Bond, 18, Evansville, IN

Maintaining a Common Nuisance

Possession of Marijuana

A mug photo of Gabrielle Bond was not available this morning.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.